Credit Controller

Job description

Description:

Job Purpose

The Credit Controller will help the CFO to coordinate the debts of existing creditors and handle the collection of finances and the resolution of account queries, raising sales invoices and issuing credit notes. Review and Submit a report that shows balances deemed to be possible irrecoverable bad debt for possible write-off.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Work closely withe the Finance Manager to ensure internal and external audit review points are cleared on credit control as applicable and also attend to auditors.
Be responsible for checking the customer’s credit situation and deciding whether or not to offer the credit
Setting up the terms and conditions of the receivable and payable balances
Dealing with internal queries about payments, ensuring customers pay on time and negotiating re-payment plans
With the Finance Manager review and update the department’s organizational structure and role description annually to ensure that they are fit for purpose and contain all the accountabilities of each team member.
Making regular contact with customers to ensure all relevant debts are managed as necessary
Identify changes in payment patterns and propose action to avert indebtedness
Handle disputed invoices and negotiate to bring payment within the agreed term
Review the GL on all items captured and relate them to ensure that these are supported and accurate.
Overall Negotiation of payment terms with customers and ensure that customers pay on time and chase any overdue
Respond promptly and completely to both client and internal queries
Maintaining contact with clients to ensure invoices are clear for payment
Resolving queries both internally and externally around outstanding invoices
Propose to write off of irrecoverable receivables

Required Knowledge and Skills

Attention to detail
Sound Decision Making
Problem Solving Skills
Good Interpersonal Skills
Organized
Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Good Business Judgement
Ability to work under pressure
Primary Areas of Accountability:

Qualification and Experience 

Full CA Zambia, ACCA or CIMA OR
Degree in Finance or Accounting

Minimum of 5+ years working experience as a Credit Controller or related

Billing Management working experience will be a plus
Must have work experience with a Mine, Manufacturing or Telecoms company the same capacity
Proven ability in performing Customer Account Reconciliations
Must have experience with SAP ERP systems and processes
Must be a member of ZICA

                      QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

If you meet the minimum hiring requirements for the above position, please email your CV and Cover letter clearly stating your salary expectations to : jobs@bemconsult.com and Cc bemconsult8@gmail.com 

Note that, all communications will be kept in the strictest of confidence. If you do not receive communication within 21 working days of the closing date of the advert, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

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